Pressure for households to pay their utility bills is set to worsen as electricity and water prices are expected to increase in the State budget’s forward estimates. This comes after the Labor Government’s recent utilities of 10.9%. There is an 8.8% gap between what consumers are paying and the cost to the state in generating…

The McGowan Government believes WA’s finances are “heading in the right direction” despite a rise in WA’s budget deficit and debt. Treasurer Ben Wyatt said while revealing the Mid-year Review on Wednesday that the review was a result of “responsible financial management”, reflecting the government’s aim of containing spending. WA’s finances improved by $568 million…

After months of protests, arrests, and arguments from both sides of politics for the controversial project, rehab has started to the now closed Roe 8 construction site. 231 jobs have now been secured on other congestion-issues around Perth, marking the conclusion of a negotiation process by Labor to redeploy workers to other secure jobs. The…

A new development in the Roe 8 saga has occurred. Murdoch University have revealed a plan to further develop the university site, but there may not be any access to the future site. The Mayor of Melville, Russell Aubrey says, “What we’re interested in is to be able to be free and live our lives…

The Environment Minister Albert Jacob approved the construction of Roe 8, but with strict environmental process. Mr Jaobs Stated that technical construction methods will be used to protect wetland. He acknowledges that there will be friction within the community regarding the government’s decision. “I accept that there are people who are strongly behind it and people…

Dozens of Cockburn residents front up Transport Minister Dean Nalder demanding the government to ditch the Perth Freight Link construction. The minister spoke with residents briefly yesterday afternoon at the front of him electoral office before departing. Mr Nalder told residents a definite answer will be given to them between August and September regarding the future…

The Transport Minister Dean Nalder has reversed the decision to scrap Perth’s late night trains after a huge public backlash. Mr Nalder called in a press conference this afternoon, justifying the reason behind his decision. “I’ve decided the right decision would be to continue the services and I’ve advised the Public Transport Authority accordingly,” Mr…

CLICK on the player and watch video report on the “Evening News” Almost 25 local residents in Cockburn gathered for a special walk for a cause. Every week, residents joined together to walk along the proposed route for the Roe highway stage 8. No Roe 8 campaigner Kate Kelly said the weekly event’s aim is…

The Labor Party has questioned the Barnett Government’s ability to deliver transport infrastructure after the Premier revealed possible changes to the airport rail route. It was one of the major election promises made by the Barnett Government during the state election campaign, but with their failing to reveal plans to the public it could now…